- Test debut v South Africa at Hamilton, March 2004.
- ODI debut v Australia at Sydney, January 2002.
- Outstanding wicketkeeper and batsman who has been a revelation in the ODI scene.
- Maiden Test century came against Bangladesh in October 2004
- Lit up the inaugural IPL campaign with 158 in 73 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008
- Took over as New Zealand captain in 2012 and led team to first ever ODI series win in South Africa
- Brother Nathan also represents New Zealand in one day cricket
- Involved in nine dismissals in the Pakistan innings during a Test match in 2009, breaking the New Zealand record.